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May 4, 2022

Starbucks To Make Equipment Investments As Demand Strains Employees

Interim CEO Howard Schultz says the upgrades will improve efficiencies and alleviate pressure amid soaring U.S. customer demand.

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May 4, 2022

Polar Leasing Expands to Pacific Northwest With Newest Depot

Polar Leasing Co. is expanding its offering of outdoor walk-in freezer and refrigerated rental units to the Pacific Northwest after partnering with Speed’s Towing as its newest depot location.

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April 29, 2022

Bloomin’ Brands Develops Smaller Outback Prototype

Bloomin’ Brands is looking to improve efficiencies and the guest experience at Outback Steakhouse through a recently developed smaller, less-expensive prototype, along with equipment upgrades.

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April 29, 2022

Beef-A-Roo Unveils New Container Model

The regional chain Beef-A-Roo is banking on a new store model, one it says is unique to the fast-casual space, to grow its footprint from eight stores to 50 in the next several years.

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April 29, 2022

Expansion Roundup: 4 Brands’ Big Deals

In this week’s Expansion Roundup, FER looks at recently announced growth plans for Teriyaki Madness, Wingstop, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers and Twin Peaks.

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April 28, 2022

Fogo de Chao Unveils New Two-Story Flagship Location

The Brazilian brand is looking to elevate—quite literally—the guest experience.

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April 28, 2022

Mediterranean Restaurant Gets Helping Hand from Robotic Sous Chef

The robot will prepare salads and bowls at Bonapita as the brand continues to battle staffing challenges.  

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April 26, 2022

The Peach Cobbler Factory Gets New Owner

Lawrence Johnston, former CEO of Albertsons, has acquired a majority stake in The Peach Cobbler Factory.

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April 26, 2022

Jack in the Box To Test Robots at the Fry and Drink Stations

Jack in the Box is the latest restaurant chain getting a helping hand through robotics.

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April 25, 2022

BSE Taps New General Manager

BSE promoted Joe Niedzwiecki to general manager, making him the first non-family member to serve in the position.

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